Robert Joseph Luchini, of Kersey, Pennsylvania, passed away at home and with his family by his side on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Krise Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Cathy Jo Mack, 61, of Emporium, PA, passed away on the morning of Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Penn Highlands Elk in St. Marys.
She was born March 28, 1964, in Spangler, PA, the beloved daughter of Russell and Kathleen Orner Mack of Emporium.
Cathy Jo was a 1982 graduate of Cameron County High School. For over 30 years, she was a dedicated employee at GKN in Emporium, where she built lasting friendships.
Sally A. Garman, 78, of Sinnemahoning, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Gatehouse at Divine Providence in Williamsport, surrounded by love.
Born in Altoona, on March 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Meryl and Dorothy (Barkley) Stiver. Sally was a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by kindness, devotion, and a steadfast love for her family.
On October 12, 1986, in Emporium, PA, she married the love of her life, the late Robert “Bob” Garman. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and shared values.
On April 13 at 3:15 am Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Bordell Rd. For difficulty breathing
The adopted seasons and bag limits contain a handful of significant changes compared to 2024-25.
There are two changes pertaining to the after-Christmas extended firearms season for antlerless deer. First, the extended firearms deer season will be open on all Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) properties statewide from Dec. 26-Jan. 24, 2026, with participating hunters needing a valid DMAP permit for the property they’re hunting. And second, an extended firearms deer season to run Jan. 2-19, 2026 will be held in Wildlife Management Unit 4C, where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was recently detected. WMU 4C was not initially among the WMUs slated for an extended season.
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met today in Harrisburg, hearing public comment and conducting official business. The commissioners gave final approval to the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits, which are outlined in a separate news release. Other highlights from today’s meeting follow.
ELK LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESS TO SEE CHANGES
A number of changes meant to update and improve Pennsylvania’s elk license application system were given final approval today by the Board of Commissioners.
Terry A. “Geezer” WILLIAMS, Sr., 77, of Keating Summit, PA, died Friday, April 11, 2025 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport. Born October 12, 1947, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Paul and Bernice Minard Williams. On April 2, 1966, in Port Allegany, he married the former Marie E. Cornelius, who predeceased him on January 11, 2015.
On April 12 at 7:46 pm Port Allegany Ambulance was dispatched to Rt. 155 in Liberty Twp. for a person ill
Lisa J. Outman
Lisa J. Outman, 61, a lifelong resident of Ulysses, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Williamsport with her loving family and friends by her side.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
Rhonda K. Valenti
Rhonda Kay Ripple Valenti, 64, of Austin, PA, passed away peacefully in her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Funeral arrangements, entrusted to the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA, are incomplete and will be announced with a full obituary.
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT…Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times in dense fog.
* WHERE…Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
INSTRUCTIONS: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY
Soil Remediation Project Next Week on Route 220 SB in Piatt Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 220 southbound in Piatt Township, Lycoming County, for a soil remediation project due to a previous crash.
On April 12, at 10:52 am Shinglehouse Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Tennessee Ave. For and unknown medical
Coudersport, PA — Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Olga Snyder—a U.S. citizen originally from Ukraine—has carried a powerful legend close to her heart. According to Ukrainian folklore, as long as pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) are being created, evil cannot prevail in the world.
Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s 8.25 oz cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts due to possible presence of cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Reauthorized Law Strengthens Underground Utility Protection Efforts and Helps Emphasize Steps to Prevent Utility Damage
Harrisburg, PA – On Monday, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll will hold a virtual media update on REAL ID. This will be the first in a series of virtual updates to be held regularly in the weeks leading up to the start of federal enforcement on May 7. The updates will be streamed live on PACast and the PennDOT Facebook page. A PACast with audio and video will also be available after the event.
The media is invited to email questions for the Secretary to address at the briefing. Questions should be emailed to dotcomm@pa.gov by 9:00 AM Monday, April 14.
WHO: PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll
WHEN: MONDAY, April 14 at 10:30 AM
PUBLIC LIVESTREAMS:
pacast.com/live/penndot
Facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation
William R. Hinsdale, 73, of Pittsfield, PA., died peacefully Friday morning, April 11, 2025, of natural causes. He was born October 27, 1951, in Jamestown, N.Y. He is the son of William Ralph and Mary Messenger Hinsdale.
Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Fire Department And Ambulance Assist In A Water Rescue In Tunungwant Creek Off Rt. 219 Exit Ramp
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer recognizes volunteer firefighters: “McKean County has a significant number of volunteer firefighters who respond to life and death situations. Just this week, Pennsylvania proclaimed this week Firefighter Recognition Week. Our volunteers have stepped up to take on this role out of a sense of duty to their families, neighbors and communities. Funding for these departments is lacking and recruitment is difficult.
Even obtaining proper equipment is an obstacle. Despite every incentive otherwise, these men and women continue in their efforts. This day is a good time to reflect on how each of us can help these departments – can each of us volunteer or donate or start a fundraising campaign on behalf of our local department? Can we urge our politicians to find funding streams to ensure proper equipment including proper gear and radios? And can we recognize and thank them for responding to the calls? Several times each week there are articles in local papers or social media posts about that week’s calls and, in each article, there are pictures that paint a small portion of what they face – life and death situations. Life and death situations faced by volunteers who have stepped up for their communities. On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, I thank our volunteers across McKean County and in neighboring counties.”
Link To More Pictures HERE
Connie W. Fannin, 81, of Ridgway, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born on September 23, 1942, in Ridgway, the daughter of the late Gerald and J. Nadine Bullers Wilson.
On July 16, 1982, she married the late Raymond A. Fannin, who preceded in death on November 24, 2021.
